Resorts World plans to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, marking the U.S. Declaration of Independence through A Day of Giving, awarding $250,000 to 25 nonprofit organizations across three regions in New York.
Five local organizations in the Hudson Valley, five in the Catskills and 15 in New York City will be chosen to receive $10,000 each through a random drawing.
“As we mark 250 years of our nation’s history,” Senior Vice President of Community Development and Public Affairs at Resorts World New York City Michelle Stoddart said in a statement, “we wanted to honor the moment in a way that reflects who we are and the neighborhoods we’re part of. From New York City to the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, this $250,000 commitment is about investing directly in the local organizations doing the work that makes our communities stronger. We can’t wait to see the applications come in.”
The application portal is open now until June 29.
Who is eligible
A nonprofit with a 501(c)(3) designation recognized by the IRS is eligible to apply.
Applicants must demonstrate measurable impact through service and operations in communities located in the areas of Resorts World Hudson Valley in Newburgh and Resorts World Catskills in Monticello.
A single, completed application and all supporting materials are required by the deadline.
Private or family organizations and those applying through a fiscal sponsor are ineligible.
How to apply
The grant application is available through the Resorts World QR code.
Access the Google form directly at the link here.
Area residents can nominate a favorite nonprofit entity.
During the vetting process, 250 qualified entrants will be approved for the drawing of 25 to take place on July 7.
Contact reporter Vandana Saras at vsaras@usatodayco.com and @orangecountynyreporter on Instagram.
This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Hudson Valley groups eligible for Resorts World $250K giveaway
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